Hook boots. Story game (0-4 years): Story game (0-4 years)

Author: Ge Bing
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The saying "Judge a person by their actions at three" holds true. The qualities formed during early infancy significantly impact a person's entire life. When a child first enters the world, they are like a blank sheet of paper—what they draw and the colors they choose will inevitably shape their future. Early infancy is also a crucial period for physical growth and intellectual development, making early education a top priority for every parent.
The "Dudu Bear Series" is a set of books designed to cultivate good qualities and habits in children. Through interactions with the lovable Dudu Bear, children engage with vivid stories and fun games, receiving moral and intellectual nourishment in the process. For example, if your child is reluctant to try new things or picky about food, or if you wish for them to be polite, hygienic, and smarter, you might let them see how Dudu Bear handles such situations. He will serve as a role model for your child.
Dudu Bear is a fluffy, adorable little bear. Since his introduction in 1998, he has been a favorite among infants and parents alike. His series of stories were once serialized in Infant Picture Magazine and Young Child Picture Magazine, broadcast on China Central Television (CCTV), and in 2003, China Children's Press published a dedicated magazine titled Dudu Bear. Today, Dudu Bear has become a well-known figure among Chinese infants and parents.
In addition to the cute Dudu Bear, the stories feature his friends—Mao Maoqiu, Pig Feifei, Monkey Taotao, Mouse Baobao, and Turtle Haha—who will bring joy to your child. Below, we will discuss how to guide your child in reading these stories.
It is common for children to pick up a book, flip through the pictures, and read the stories, only to lose interest quickly and set the book aside. Some parents also report that their children lack patience when reading—they bring a book home but hardly touch it before losing interest. This hasty approach to reading is not ideal, as it may lead to habits of "impatience and lack of mental engagement" in the long run.
In reality, guiding children to read is an art, and fostering good reading habits is equally important. Here, we provide some simple reading methods for your reference:
1. Before reading the story, you can let your child look at the illustrations. By the way, the illustrations in this book are distinctive—they were created by the renowned children's painter Wu Daisheng, a recipient of the International Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration. The illustrations feature a fluffy Dudu Bear, painted with exceptional detail, a rarity in children's art. As you and your child admire these beautiful pictures, you can ask questions like, "What animals are in the picture? What are they doing?" This prepares the child for the story and encourages active participation and thinking from the start.
2. After looking at the illustrations, the parent can read the story aloud to the child. Here, we emphasize "reading aloud" not just to tell the story, but also to "cultivate the child's language expression skills." Therefore, it is best for the parent to prepare in advance to read with vivid expressions and emotions. This not only engages the child but also subtly helps them learn language expression.
3. Once the story is read once, the child will have a general understanding of it. The parent can then engage in a "storytelling" (storytelling relay) with the child, encouraging them to participate. For example, the parent can say one sentence, and the child continues with the next, working together to complete the story. During this process, the parent can ask questions appropriately and explain parts the child may not understand, based on their age and comprehension level.
4. When the child is familiar with the story, they can try telling the entire story themselves. Younger children may struggle at first, so the parent can use the "question-and-answer" method—asking one question and letting the child answer with the next sentence. If the child can fully narrate the story, they can also close the book and retell it in their own words. This not only enhances their expression skills but also exercises their memory.
5. During the reading guidance process, the parent's questions are very important. Questions can be tied to the story's content but also used to impart moral education. For example, you might ask, "What can we learn from Dudu Bear? Who did the right thing? Who made a mistake?" Encouraging questions and discussions about "why" can motivate children to think more deeply and foster their initiative.
At the end of each story, there are also games. Parents can play these games with their children, revisiting the story through play, exercising their minds, and finding joy in the process.
We hope your child enjoys this book and becomes a good friend to Dudu Bear.